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The last thread got up over 10,000 posts with too many people asking if they should pick up the bowflex down the street, so it's time to start a new one.
Let's all keep our eyes open for the shake weights for .20/lb, strap on our Chucks, and speed away on our unicycles for those sweet pick ups....

The topics “Do I need a belt” and “What belt should I buy” are such a frequent occurrence that it has warranted a detailed posting on the topic. This is meant to be a dissertation on the topic, and shall be inclusive of all the information that is required to answer this question. If you don’t...

This is a collaborative effort from the equipment forum members. The 2008 edition has a lot of broken links and rather than keep that one going we decided to start a new one. First let’s have a few definitions to clear up some confusion.
Squat Stands: These are probably the most useless...

So you are new and dumb enough to believe the Bowflex commercials, before you get flamed and negged into the red, use the damn search function to get the answer to "dude, should I be ignorant and think about getting a bowflex"
OK, now if you post another thread, you get what is coming to...

We've been talking about starting a thread like this a number of times... so I'll start out with some of the more common questions and I'm sure it'll expand from there.
Q: "I'm a newb and I want to know what I should get to start my home gym?"
A: The majority of people will be best served by...

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THIS IS NOT THE PLACE TO POST STUFF YOU HAVE FOR SALE!!!
I'm seeing a lot of people and (some not noobs!) posting items they have for sale in this section. That is not what it is for and is against board rules. There is a craigslist sticky for posting great deals you see but if it isn't a...

New to the forum so here is my contribution.
I just received my new power rack and decided to post a quick initial review:
1. Ordering Process (5/5). No issues. Quick responses to chant and same day responses to emails.
2. Delivery/packaging (4.5/5). I was contact by UPS freight the...

I'm 48 and have finally decided to get off my tail and add some muscle to this aging body...something I haven't done in the first 48 years of my life. I don't have the money to spend right now (daughter starting college) but I'm looking forward to Christmas and will be keeping my eye out for some...

I am starting this thread about Body Masters CXp machines for archiving purposes and easy Google searching.
I am not sure what the series letters stand for; but, I was told that the P stands for Plate-loaded.
There are only 5 models in the CXp line:
1. Lat Pulldown CXp 712
2. Seated Row...

Thought I would start this thread for people to show off their recent/latest purchases. Could end up being a great scource of dirty, filthy, gym pr0n.
Note to BB.com noobs; you need 50 posts to show pics. Once you have 50posts, this is the code you need to use to embed the pics:
I'll...

This was pretty easy so thought I would share if anyone is interested in doing something like this.
I wanted less slippery pads for my cybex adjustable and to use the texturized gripper vinyl that my elite bench has. The cybex pads were also kind of narrow at around 10.25" so figured I would...

Just curious what Powerblock owners favorite Powerblock model is. I own the ProRexan set, and they are my favorite
model. I've tried almost all Powerblocks. ProRexan, Elite, Sport, Urethane, etc. and so on. I love the contoured look
of the Rexans, and the handle is superior to that of the...

i've done some searching, but haven't gotten the information i'm looking for. I have a mild sprain in my wrist (diagnosed by a dr) and have been told to wrap up for my lifts to help the healing process. i just need some recommendation on what style and brand you guys like and if any of you have had...

I'm getting too many emails asking "what can I do", so I tought I'd put these in the same thread. These are just final (or close to final) pictures. No descriptions. Questions welcome.
Racks and benches

By that I mean for brands/gyms. My gym uses Life Fitness weight machines. The weight increases by 5-7-10 lbs per plate from the top, middle, and bottom of the stack (I'm going to have to check exactly when I go back to the gym). Obviously the lower on the rack you go the heavier the weight. I'm...

there was the normal scale with the pointing arrow that gave me 135lbs then i went to this other arcade looking like scale where you had to insert coins and then it said wait for instructions then it said calculating weight,donnot move and then it said your exact weight is 149.5lbs ? which is it (i...

I'm thinking about replacing my bench (Hoist 4165) with something a little lower and I have it narrowed down to the Legend 3103 or the Rogue adjustable 2.0. I've been really impressed with my Rogue rack so I'm leaning towards the Rogue bench but I keep hearing how nice the Legend bench is so I...

The first thread for the York Barbell Club has run to the maximum number of posts. I bring you Part II, a place for the York Gang to hang out and share their interest in vintage American iron from York, PA.
For those of you who can't see the linked text above, here's the old thread:...

I'm not the heaviest guy/strongest guy in the world, I just wanted to know what would be a good weight bench to purchase. I don't want any incline/decline bench, just a flat standard bench that is tough and solid. Any suggestions?

Hey all,
I am interested in getting a power rack or half rack so I could lift alone at home safely. I have 81" ceiling height, and would like something that you do not need to bolt down and that can also store weights on it. I want to get started on a compound movement program, and will be...

Barbarian-Line Wandzugstation
(Wall Mount High/Low Pulley System)
This wall mount pulley system by German company, Barbarian-Line, is a space-saving alternative to lat pulldown/ seated row machines. The purpose of this thread is to archive the available information about this machine...

My gym has Cybex Arc Trainers.
I'm new to them, and still trying to figure it out.
I usually use their Precor Ellipticals, and burn about 400-500 cals during 30 minutes with an Incline of 6-7 and Resistance of 6-8.
I read the Arc Trainer burns more calories. But in my 30 minutes, I only...

First time post, long time lifter however.
Im stuck on a plateau on my bench. Ive tried numerous things and just can't get over the hump.
Recently ive bought some powerblocks that go up to 70 lbs and have been using those on my 2nd bench day of the week on the floor for floor presses. My...

In all my browsing of this forum, i believe this barbell is far and away the single most recommended piece of equipment.
the value is good: typically recommended resellers: Wayfair, Amazon.com, Walmart. recently, in an unrelated thread, we found out you can get quite a good deal from...

Does anyone else have a ridiculous or annoying obstacle in their home gym?
Here is mine (attached)… right smack in the middle of my platform, I have a “wall brace”! I have no idea if I can cut it down or move it to a better location. It’s high enough where I can still do deadlifts, cleans,...

Has anyone had an issue with the sliperyness of a urethane coated piece of plywood? I am thinking of adding something like this - http://www.homedepot.ca/product/behr-non-skid-floor-finish-additive-85g/938950 seems like a good solution for $5 bucks.
Also what about bench placement inside the...